Senior Architect- Rail Design | UAE National

Provide architectural leadership for rail infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and handover. The role ensures that station and rail-facility designs are functional, accessible, sustainable, and integrated with other transport modes. It reviews consultant and contractor submissions, advises multidisciplinary engineering teams, and helps maintain consistent design standards across the rail programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review architectural concepts before and after contract award, aligned with transport objectives and long-term project requirements.
• Contribute to rail design manuals, planning guidance, technical standards, and architectural requirements for stations and related facilities.
• Review station layouts, signage, wayfinding, landscaping, retail interfaces, intermodal connections, accessibility, and passenger facilities.
• Assess acoustic design, noise and vibration measures, interior fit-outs, and architectural materials against applicable codes and standards.
• Evaluate consultant proposals, tenders, design submissions, and value-engineering recommendations for compliance and operational suitability.
• Provide architectural advice to civil, structural, systems, MEP, and other engineering disciplines throughout project delivery.
• Conduct design and construction inspections, support quality control and handover, and monitor snag resolution and defect obligations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience for master’s degree holders or 8 years for bachelor’s degree holders.
• PMP, LEED Accredited Professional, or Building Information Modeling certification is advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

Rail-station architecture, architectural design review, BIM, accessibility, sustainability, wayfinding, consultant management, multidisciplinary coordination, and site inspection.

Working Conditions

The role includes office-based design coordination and site inspections, material validations, and walkthroughs during construction and handover.

Professional Expectations

Maintain accurate records, communicate clearly, identify issues early, and follow through on agreed actions.

Employment Details

This is a full time position with the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The vacancy is restricted to UAE nationals. Salary: Not specified.